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duffy.com featured in Digital Web Magazine

Our thanks to Kimberly Elam of Digital Web Magazine for her nice article "Web Design by Designers" which profiles the newly upgrade duffy.com.

Posted by Eric Block Sept. 25, 2008

Duffy & Partners Celebrates Art For The River

A gala open house event featured Art for the River created by the designers at Duffy & Partners to raise awareness and funds for the Mississippi River Fund.

Posted by Eric Block Sept. 24, 2008


Welcome to the new duffy.com experience

a new duffy.com experience awaits you.

Posted by Eric Block Aug. 12, 2008

Wellmune helping wildland fire fighters to stay on the job.

A new study shows how the immune health supplement keeps fire fighters in better physical health for their grueling job.

Posted by Eric Block Aug. 12, 2008


Communication Arts Design Annual 49

Thymes catches the eyes of Comm Arts jurors.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman July 23, 2008

Mona Lisa at Celebration Welcomes You

Mona Lisa at Celebration is now welcoming visitors to the exciting DisneyWorld and Orlando area.

Posted by Eric Block June 26, 2008


Tall Tales now being told.

The successful partnership of Webb Restaurants and Duffy & Partners debut a new restaurant for Gander Mountain - the leading outdoor sports retailer.

Posted by Eric Block June 26, 2008

Don't call them consumers.

Posted by Eric Block June 20, 2008


D&P Designs New Brand Language For Nation's Largest Non-Profit Devoted to Social Change

New branding for Points of Light Institute and Hands On Network was unveiled at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Atlanta on June lst.

Posted by Eric Block June 1, 2008

Race for the Cure

Pink gloves, tiaras, feather boas...and a fixed focus on breasts.

Posted by Tricia Davidson May 19, 2008


Duffy & Partners Honored In Masters Of Design Series

We are thrilled to recognized by Monadnock Paper Mills as the third firm to be profiled in their Masters of Design series.

Posted by Eric Block May 19, 2008

Joe Duffy Profiled In Metro Magazine

The May 2008 issue of Metro highlights the history and work of Joe Duffy of Duffy & Partners.

Posted by Eric Block May 19, 2008


First Class Opening at 501F1T

Strength with Class

Posted by Tricia Davidson May 2, 2008

D&P Creates A Bold New Health Care Brand for Kardia Health Systems

Kardia Health Systems' new brand langugage — designed by Duffy & Partners — is designed to communicate how cardiology care is being reinvented by new technology.

Posted by Eric Block April 29, 2008


Wellmune is making more news.

A new brand Mia Relax features Wellmune and new clinical research demonstrates how Wellmune helps you fight symptoms of the common cold.

Posted by Eric Block April 29, 2008

One Show Design Awards

Duffy & Partners has received Merit awards in the Package Design catagory.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman April 15, 2008


D&P Winners In Minnesota AIGA Show

Duffy & Partners received a total of seven awards at the Minnesota AIGA Design Show on Thursday, March 13 at the awards gala at the Weismann Art Museum in the Twin Cities. Click here to see the winning entries.

Posted by Eric Block Mar. 17, 2008

Graphis Logo Design 7

Pity the poor logo, called upon to do so much, in oh so little space, in brevity of line, in never enough time. Expectations at impossible levels, minimal, miniature, minute, expressing everything that is known, about a product, a service, a company, an earth altering idea, a country? We want logos to change the face of time, reverse men’s fortunes, erase national debts, for crying out loud – all in the blink of an eye.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman Mar. 13, 2008


Why the Democratization of design is a good thing -- really

Read Joe's view on the power of design.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman Mar. 13, 2008

Beauty of Bathing

Thymes has recently created a new line of luxury bath and body collection, the first collection in a new brand called: Beauty of Bathing.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman Mar. 13, 2008


CA Features American Eagle Outfitters Headquarters Campus

Communication Arts March/April issue feaures American Eagle Outfitters new headquarters in Environmental Graphic Design.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman Feb. 28, 2008

Duffy & Partners Hired By Kardia Health for Branding

Duffy & Partners to provide branding for leading edge Minnesota based cardiac healthcare company.

Posted by Eric Block Feb. 26, 2008


Duffy Exhibit at The Eisner Museum

Duffy & Partners' work is currently being showcased at The Eisner - American Museum of Advertising & Design in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Check out photos of Duffy's work on display. 

 

Posted by Sarah Brinkman Feb. 15, 2008

Basin White Featured in "On The Road" TV segment

Basin White is an elegant extension of the Basin brand.  Located on the mezzaine level at DisneyWorld's landmark Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Basin White offers giftable bath and beauty products that combine modern design with Victorian charm. 

Posted by Jen Jagielski Feb. 8, 2008


Joe & Joseph Speak @ Portfolio Center

I once again had the pleasure of accompanying my father to visit and present our work and design process to students and staff at Portfolio Center in Atlanta. This was a whirlwind trip and our only regret was not having more time to spend there.

Posted by Joseph Duffy Feb. 4, 2008

Traditions of the Season

To you and yours, D&P sends you wishes of good cheer for holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

Posted by Eric Block Dec. 20, 2007


Missy Wilson rejoins D&P as Senior Designer

Posted by Eric Block Dec. 6, 2007

Duffy & Partners' Award Winning Recognition in Graphis 2007 Logo Design Show

7 logos designed by Duffy & Partners win Gold Awards, with a Platinum Award going to D&P for its own logo.

Posted by Eric Block Nov. 30, 2007


Mona Lisa Suite Hotel Opens Model Room

Showing completed furniture, fixtures, art and accessories, Mona Lisa completes a Model Suite for display. With completion targeted for the end of the year, Mona Lisa has pre-sold most of their rooms in the condo hotel in Celebration Florida.

Posted by Jen Jagielski Nov. 29, 2007

Duffy & Partners Wins Zandi Award for Bahamas Brand Book

Entry judged "Best of Show" in the 2007 M-real Corporate Communication Contest

Posted by Eric Block Nov. 14, 2007


For American Eagle Outfitters, Brand, Art And Culture Are One.

It has always been our philosophy that what we do at Duffy & Partners is about thoughtfully blending art with commerce. In the case of American Eagle, the work we’ve created for their new headquarters is as brand right as it is artful and even cultural for AEO employees and the citizens of Pittsburgh.

Posted by Nancy Kullas Nov. 9, 2007

Joe & Joseph Speak Design

Posted by Joseph Duffy Oct. 17, 2007


Mona Lisa Suites Hotel Nearing Completion

Designed in a collaborative partnership with Morris Adjmi Architects, Duffy & Partners work on the new suites hotel in Celebration, Florida will soon be opening for business.

Posted by Eric Block Oct. 1, 2007


Brand Passion.

Posted by Sarah Brinkman Sept. 25, 2007

Bahamas Case Study In The News

Thanks to Bart Cleveland for his recent post on Adage.com and his kind words about Duffy & Partners branding effort for The Bahamas.

Posted by Jen Jagielski Sept. 21, 2007


Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life

An enormous collection of prints:

A symbolic day. The day following the 35W bridge collapse.

Posted by Nancy Kullas Sept. 19, 2007


The Ultimate Drive for the Ultimate Cure

Have you heard about the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience? Sign up to participate — for every mile driven, $1 is donated to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.

Posted by Jen Jagielski Sept. 19, 2007

Being a Brand

Designing a brand. Being a brand. Not marketing a brand.

Posted by Tricia Davidson Sept. 5, 2007


Fridays and More

Posted by Tricia Davidson Aug. 23, 2007

Biking Fridays

Posted by Tricia Davidson Aug. 10, 2007


A brand right work environment: American Eagle Outfitters' new corporate campus

Duffy partnered with AEO to create a new corporate headquarters to foster a work environment that celebrates their mission of helping young people to 'live their life".  Learn more about AEO's new offices at SouthSide works on the banks of the Monongahela River in Pitsburgh.

Posted by Eric Block Aug. 7, 2007

Duffy & Partners designs the Wellmune brand for Biothera

The award winning innovative new ingredient brand is clinically proven to help enhance the immune system.  Wellmune will be made available through many popular foods and beverages in the near future.

Posted by Eric Block Aug. 7, 2007


It Takes Time

Posted by Tricia Davidson Aug. 6, 2007

Wellmune wins prestigious Innovation award from IFT

Congratulations to Biothera for winning the Food Expo Innovation Award for its revolutionary new ingredient brand Wellmune. 

Posted by Eric Block July 30, 2007


When the eye inspires people to speak.

There is nothing more powerful than the words you hear from people you trust and respect.  In fact, research indicates word of mouth recommendations are the number one factor in persuading someone to try a product.  Design can create the ripple effect that gets people talking about your product and allows your marketing budget to actually decrease.

Posted by Eric Block July 25, 2007

Aveda Introduces AM.

The fact is that men and women are different. So it may not surprise you that their hair and scalp care needs vary, too. Duffy is proud to introduce our newest work for Aveda: AM.

Duffy & Partners new designs for Aveda Men is on its way to a fine salon near you.

Posted by Jen Jagielski July 25, 2007


V.I.O. Makes National Headlines With Wearable Camera Technology

The New York Times, NBC's Today Show, and CNN all feature on-board video captured with the new V.I.O. wearable video camera technology during a long delayed Delta flight 5637.

Posted by Eric Block July 25, 2007

Designing for the Times. Design Management Review

It's the Information Age, or the Age of Information Overload-whichever you prefer-and the context for design is also changing. In the quest to get closer to customers, designers need to be aware of trends that interfere.

Posted by Jen Jagielski July 24, 2007


Mill City Farmers Market has expanded!

In only its second year, the Mill City Farmers Market has grown to include a Thursday evening market to an always-packed Sunday morning schedule in downtown Minneapolis.

Posted by Jen Jagielski July 4, 2007

Duffy & Partners Hired by Biothera As Branding Agency Of Record

Helping brand powerful new technology to improve the immune system.

Posted by Jen Jagielski June 8, 2007


Myndology Featured In Campus Chronicle

Products featured in the upcoming back to school edition.

Posted by Jen Jagielski May 23, 2007

Mona Lisa Construction Update

Scheduled to open this fall, Mona Lisa continues construction at its first location in Celebration, Florida, just minutes away from Disney World.

Posted by Jen Jagielski May 9, 2007


East Meets West

This past workshop was even miles above the years past and it has become clear that China is dead set on being a major player in the world wide advertising and design industry.

Posted by Joseph Duffy April 3, 2007

Bahamas Case Study Featured In Two New Branding Books

"the power of this identity is that it is not just a logo but a flexible, visual language with infinite applications.  It's authenticity guarantees that the experience will match the perception."

 Alina Wheeler in Designing Brand Identity

Posted by Eric Block April 2, 2007


Ad Age Wakes Up To Ad Clutter

The bible of the advertising industry declares "the ad business is crushing itself under the weight of it's own messaging."

Posted by Eric Block April 2, 2007

Thymes: A Makeover To Stay Ahead Of The Marketplace.

The fruitful efforts of a long-term partnership bore a refined name and identity as well as revitalized packaging for many existing products, as well as new products and packaging solutions.

Posted by Nancy Kullas Mar. 30, 2007


Sweetleaf Baby In The News

The new Sweetleaf Baby Collection from Thymes is featured in the April 2007 issue of Town and Country.

Posted by Eric Block Mar. 29, 2007

Duffy & Partners Featured In Showroom Magazine

Sweden's leading on-line magazine devoted to creativity features a "chronicle" entitled "It's Design's Time."

Posted by Eric Block Mar. 29, 2007


Duffy & Partners Brands the Future of Video for V.I.O.

Duffy and Partners unveils the new brand identity pogram for V.I.O.

Posted by Eric Block Mar. 13, 2007


When Less is More.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

A story of integration, synthesis and leadership.

Posted by Tricia Davidson Feb. 6, 2007

Mill City Farmers Market is one of 2007's "favorites" by Minnesota Monthly Magazine

Each year, the staff at MN Monthly magazine selects the "best of" for local shopping, eating, experiencing, etc. Once again, the 2006 newcomer to local farmers' markets has been recognized as one of the best new markets.

Posted by Jen Jagielski Jan. 17, 2007


China Post #12 The Shanghai Envelope, Please.

Damn, what a city. I already miss it and it’s only been 1 week since the super high speed magnetic train slung me from Pudong to Shanghai International at an amazing 431 km per hour. That was a trip in and of itself – all 7 minutes of it. With the terrible traffic congestion the morning I left Mogenshan Road arts area, I was told the same trip by cab would have been over an hour. When the hell are we going to build the rails for these pollution-free, comfortable, speed demons in America? Oh well, that’s probably another subject, for a future post.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 19, 2006

China Post # 10 - A Seoulful Detour

Duty regularly calls, even on the other side of the world and this trip was no exception to that rule. Just as I was looking forward to Patsy, hamburgers and the comfort of my own bed, I was asked to meet with a new client in Seoul. The timing was actually fortuitous because it saved a return flight to Asia, the week before Christmas and my few days in Seoul – my first trip there - were a real eye-opener. So I called on my favorite Korean designer, Li’l E, or Esther Mun, as she’s also known, had her meet me in Seoul and we set off on a new cultural adventure, for me at least.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 16, 2006


China Post # 11 A Really GOOD Picture Says a Thousand Words

You know how when you take an amazing, life-altering trip somewhere that makes you think differently about the world you live in and you desperately wish you could capture all the important parts just the way they happened and bring it all back home to share with everyone you care about? You know how, in those situations, your digital shots taken on the fly, without much thought, let alone photographic talent, don’t begin to do such an experience justice? If you do, you know how I feel every time I return home from China; that is, until this year’s trip.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 16, 2006

Thymes Launches New Line Of Paper

Extending the Frasier Fir Collection via New, Artistic Expressions

Posted by Eric Block Dec. 15, 2006


Food & Wine Features Mill City Farmers Market

Minneapolis Farmers Market On The Magazine's List of "100 Tastes You Must Try In 2007"

Posted by Eric Block Dec. 13, 2006

China Post #9 Moganshan Road

Contemporary art grows in Shanghai.

Not to be outdone by Beijing’s burgeoning 798 Arts District, the artists of Shanghai have responded with their own neighborhood of studios, living spaces and galleries. It’s a very cool scene that I’m glad I happened upon just in the nick of time. Unfortunately I didn’t get word on the area until the night before I was leaving Shanghai, so once again, I was looking for art on a Monday and worse yet, it was an early, rainy Monday. Nonetheless, I was able to scout it out, snap a few shots and make a plan for next year’s trip. Given the pace of this crazy town, it will no doubt double in size by then.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 12, 2006


China Post #8 Tian Zi Fang Art Street

A day off in Shanghai and a little shopping is in order.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 8, 2006

China Post #7 – And the Beijing Winners Are…

Once again, it was an amazing stay in Beijing. The city, as always, is framed in imposing heritage and tradition but now includes surprises that are being put in place for the millions who will visit here in some 600+days. Word is that all construction will (must) be completed 365 days prior to the opening ceremonies and one full year will be spent cleaning the air and scrubbing the entire city to a porcelain shine. Should be quite a show.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 7, 2006


China Post #6 - A One Show China Grad

He was far and away the best student in my Beijing workshop in 2003 and now his work just keeps getting better. Wang Yuwei, or WZL as he refers to himself, is a young designer working his way up in the emerging Beijing design scene.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 6, 2006

Thymes in the Media

Recently, our client Thymes was featured in two shows on KARE-TV in Minneapolis. Download the morning show segments to view and learn about Thymes, their products, and their new packaging designed by Duffy & Partners.

 

Posted by Jen Jagielski Dec. 6, 2006


A Designa in China

Sorry, I just couldn’t resist hamming it up with all the outdoor art in the 798 Arts District of Beijing. What is it about outdoor sculpture that makes you need to become a part of it? … or maybe it’s just me.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 5, 2006

21 Years of Holiday Cheer

A Duffy tradition was born over twenty years ago, over a couple of glasses of wine. It came from a place of good cheer. The idea was to share festive spirits for the holidays with clients, friends and families. The first design featured Mr. Claus himself. We printed 2 cases with a beautifully silk-screened label—a novelty at that time.

Posted by Joe Duffy Dec. 5, 2006


A New Look for Fresca

To offer consumers a fresh alternative to Diet Coke, Coca-Cola chose to revitalize Fresca, a 39-year-old existing brand, rather than introduce a new one. The new Fresca design better captures a more modern and sophisticated expression of the brand.

Posted by Jen Jagielski Dec. 5, 2006

Myndology Launches New Muse Line

New products, new styling, new colors, new stores.
Just in time for holiday shopping.

Posted by Eric Block Dec. 5, 2006


GQ’s Challenge In Response To Ugly License Plates

GQ challenged nine of the country's most talented designers, including Duffy & Partners, to create new license plate designs for their state.

Posted by Joseph Duffy Dec. 5, 2006